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Drone roof survey in Warningcamp, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys across Warningcamp, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
About our drone roof survey in Warningcamp
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We will tell you if another approach would work better. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and flashings that have come away.
In a village or hamlet like Warningcamp, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Warningcamp (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Warningcamp
Is my home in Warningcamp listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are there drone restrictions around Warningcamp?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Warningcamp?
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like The Littlehampton Academy will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord and commercial surveys in Warningcamp
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Warningcamp, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Useful tips for Warningcamp property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
Drone roof surveys in Warningcamp: local notes
Warningcamp is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
With Ecclesden Manor about 2.8 miles south-east, the area around Warningcamp has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Warningcamp is about 3 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Warningcamp can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Warningcamp and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Blakehurst Lane and Clay Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Crossbush (1 mile south-west), Poling (1 mile south-east), Arundel (2 miles west), Lyminster (2 miles south-west) and Toddington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east).
Around Warningcamp
For rail, the closest station is Arundel station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Lyminster Siege Castle (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there is WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Warningcamp
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Warningcamp
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs